Economics

Why study Economics at APSU?

Finance can be defined as the art and science of managing money. The field of finance
is integral to almost every facet of business enterprise. It is also a vital aspect
of government operations and has an effect on our daily lives. Virtually all organizations
and individuals raise money and decide how to spend and invest it. Finance is concerned
with the entire process of obtaining the money that organizations or individuals need,
and spending and investing that money in the most efficient manner.

What will I learn?

The concentration in economics will prepare students to think critically and become
creative problem solvers. Students will learn to collect, assess, and interpret data
consistent with modern economic theory. Economics examines the functioning of markets,
the determination of prices and distribution of income, and the overall level of income
and rates of unemployment and inflation. The economic concentration is also of value
to those who are interested in pursuing a career in business, finance, and the public
sector.

The Freshmen Seminar degree requirement completed by most students is APSU 1000. The
course is delivered in a small-class setting with like-minded students led by a faculty
member and a peer leader. The interdisciplinary course is intended to support first-semester
students and provide them with a foundation for university success. Emphasis is placed
on student engagement, university learning success strategies, support services, library
literacy, financial literacy, and academic and career planning. The first class meeting
of APSU 1000 during fall semesters is on Freshmen Convocation Day.

The general education core is designed to develop critical competencies in written
communication, oral communication, mathematical analysis, and critical thinking skills.
Students at APSU select coursework in the general education core in the areas of Communication,
Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, History, Natural Sciences,
and Mathematics. While the general education core requirements for graduation can
be met by choosing courses from each of these areas, some programs of study require
lower division courses that serve as prerequisites for upper division courses. Students
should consult the sample 4-year plans and confer with their academic advisors as
they choose their general education core courses.

What engagement opportunities are available to APSU students?

APSU fosters a positive campus environment that encourages active participation in
university life. Organizations and honor societies in which students can engage are
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